Skip-Counting

An important skill in counting is learning to skip-count, that is, counting by sets. Students usually start by counting by 10s, then 5s, and then get more complex.

What is Skip-Counting?

Skip-counting is a strategy used to count by a certain number, or to count by multiples. It is often used as a way to introduce multiplication, as skip-counting by 2s, 3s, 4s, etc. can be thought of as finding the product of the number being skipped and the number of times it is being skipped. For example, to skip-count by 3s from 0 to 12, one would say or write 0, 3, 6, 9, 12. Other examples of skip-counting are finding common denominators, so that addition and subtraction can be performed, or counting in binary.

Skip-Counting Resources

First grade math worksheets: base 10 blocks

First grade math worksheets: base 10 blocks

Grade 1 math worksheet on base 10 blocks. 10's and 1's are represented by rods and blocks. Includes composing and decomposing numbers, regrouping, counting and addition using base 10 blocks. Only 10s and 1's (no hundreds). Free pdf worksheets with no...

2nd Grade Skip Counting Worksheets

2nd Grade Skip Counting Worksheets

Practicing skip counting with these worksheets will help improve student's most basic numeracy skills and their confidence in writing and reading numbers. Fluent counting skills are an important precursor to all higher order math skills (addition, et...